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The average transaction prices (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States increased for the fourth consecutive month in September, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The September average transaction price, or ATP,…

Auto credit access improved for a fifth consecutive month in September, reaching its highest level since April 2015, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index increased 1.9% to 107.1 from 105.1 in August and was 9.4% higher…

The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #19 In this Episode How much is fuel economy shaping today’s automotive market? More than ever. From wholesale values and consumer demand to product planning, fleet investments, and federal regulations, efficiency is becoming a…

Editor’s note: This article was updated to correct a figure in the Q3 2026 EV Sales Report. The U.S. electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year during the third quarter. According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, 262,649…

At this year’s Automotive News Congress in Detroit, in a panel moderated by Lindsay Van Hulle, Deputy Editor of Automotive News, I joined Claudia Márquez, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America, and Matt Weiss, vice president of analytics and…

The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How are unpredictable tariffs, the evolution of AI and evolving consumer expectations reshaping the future of automotive retail? In this special episode of The Auto Market Brief, recorded live at Automotive…

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “We are in the weakest season for wholesale valuations, and as September closed, depreciation was steeper than we typically see this time of year. The first half of the…

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Report is now available. The on-demand presentation covers the economy, overall auto market, wholesale market, auction data, rental market and Cox Automotive’s updated 2026 forecasts and outlook. The September results have also been posted.…

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary explores the growing disconnect between resilient economic activity and mounting consumer pressure, as elevated financing costs, rising fuel prices and shifting vehicle valuations collide. We examine what weakening confidence, slowing job growth,…

The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #18 In this Episode How are higher interest rates, rising diesel prices, and new regulatory requirements reshaping the automotive market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is joined by…

Ten years after Cox Automotive first studied consumer attitudes toward autonomous vehicles (AV), new research from the company finds that Americans are becoming more familiar with the technology and more likely to encounter it in everyday life. The research also…

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary provides a deep dive on a topic introduced in Chapter 9 of the Q3 2026 Cox Automotive Sales Forecast Update. Bottom Line Up Front The economic news was light last week. Gas…

The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team examines third-quarter U.S. auto market performance and the economic and consumer trends shaping the industry. Watch the complete update or select an individual chapter to hear directly from Cox Automotive experts. The…

Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced as part of the Q3 2026 Sales Forecast Update. The…

The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Consumer sentiment remains one of the most watched economic indicators, but it is only one piece of the consumer story. In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating…